Sec. 5. REPORT ON PRESIDENTIALLY APPOINTED POSITIONS

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## SEC. 5 REPORT ON PRESIDENTIALLY APPOINTED POSITIONS ###

(a)Definitions In this section— ####

(1)the term “agency” means an Executive agency defined under section 105 of title 5, United States Code; and ####

(2)the term “covered position” means a position in an agency that requires appointment by the President without the advice and consent of the Senate. ###

(b)In General Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Government Accountability Office shall conduct a study and submit a report on covered positions to Congress and the President. ###

(c)Contents The report submitted under this section shall include— ####

(1)a determination of the number of covered positions in each agency; ####

(2)an evaluation of whether maintaining the total number of covered positions is necessary; ####

(3)an evaluation of the benefits and disadvantages of— #####

(A)eliminating certain covered positions; #####

(B)converting certain covered positions to career positions or positions in the Senior Executive Service that are not career reserved positions; and #####

(C)converting any categories of covered positions to career positions; ####

(4)the identification of— #####

(A)covered positions described under paragraph (3)(A) and (B); and #####

(B)categories of covered positions described under paragraph (3)(C); and ####

(5)any other recommendations relating to covered positions.